#31, 77, 87

31. Visit Grandma Barry Completed 5/29/2011. We went up to Grandma Barry's over Memorial Day weekend. We got to see Joe, Sierra, Paula, Brian, Drew, Noah, Craig, Nancy, Kevin, Karla and of course Grandma!

77. Go horseback riding. On Memorial Day my in-laws surprised me with an hour of horseback riding. I had tons of fun!!

87. Take pictures in a photobooth. Gina came down to visit for a few days and while we were in Balboa Park I saw a photobooth!

52 out of 101 completed!!!

I have completed 52 out of 101 things!!! That means I am over halfway there. I am really exciting and have a few more that I am completing in the next few weeks. Stay tuned!

#2 29/30

My cooking class inspired me. Last night I made chicken breasts with orange marsala sauce with glazed baby carrots with pistachio and Parmesan mashed potatoes.

#1 Take a cooking class

Last night I took my first cooking class. I attended the class with one my great friend Cassie. It was a hands on cooking class and I had a wonderful time. Theme of the class: Friday night dinner party

Menu: Parmesan Lace Bowls with Butter Lettuce Salad and Pine Nut Basil Vinaigrette

Cornish Game Hens with Orange Marsala Sauce

Dijon Cream Roasted Dutch Potatoes

Asparagus and Wild Mushroom Fricassee

Glazed Baby Carrots with Pistachio Nuts

Chocolate Soufflé Roll with Espresso Cream Filling. I forgot to take a picture of the dessert but it was good.

#91, 99

91. Write a love letter to Tyler

99. Write a letter to my future self

I was in a writing mood, so I wrote a love letter to Tyler and a letter to myself that I would like to read in five years!

Mother's Day Tea!

#3 Host a tea party

Menu

Cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches

3 teaspoons fresh dill

1 8oz container whipped cream cheese

1 English cucumber thinly sliced

2 slices wheat bread

2 slices white bread

Chicken salad sandwiches

1 1/2 cup cooked chicken, finely chopped

1/2 cup cashews, finely chopped

2 tablespoons scallion, finely sliced

6 tablespoons mayo

Salt and pepper to taste

Egg and watercress sandwiches

4 tablespoons mayo

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

5 hard boiled eggs

a handful of watercress

Zucchini and cheese mini quiches

2 large eggs

1/4 cup half and half

1/4 cup milk

1/16 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon white pepper

1/8 teaspoon sage

1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese

1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar

1/2 cup shredded fresh zucchini

1/2 pastry crust pie

Fruit

Strawberries

Oranges

Kiwi

Grapes

Summer berry tartlets

3 tablespoons ground almonds

3/4 cup all purpose flour

1 1/2 tablespoon sugar

3 tablespoons butter, chilled and diced

2 tablespoons water

1/3 cup crème fraiche

1 1/2 tablespoon lemon curd

1 1/2 cups summer berries

Crème fraiche

1 cup whipping cream

2 tablespoons buttermilk

Austrian tea cakes

purchased

Blueberries scones with lemon glaze

3 cups flour

1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons sugar

7 1/2 tablespoons butter

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1 1/2 cups blueberries

3/4 cup lemon juice

3 cups confectioners sugar

1 1/2 tablespoon butter

April 22 update

71. Buy new makeup